Sydney Astrophysics Postdoc: Asteroseismology & Data Analysis

UNSW; Canberra; On-site; AUD 118,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

UNSW is seeking a postdoctoral researcher in astrophysics to advance asteroseismology research using Kepler/K2/TESS/Gaia data. You will develop software tools to analyse large multi-dimensional time-series datasets and publish findings in leading journals.

The role includes mentoring graduate and honours students, presenting at conferences, and collaborating across disciplines within UNSW's astrophysics group.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in advanced data analysis and stellar modelling.
• Publish in leading international journals and present at conferences.
• Ability to co-supervise graduate and Honours students.

Responsibilities

• Perform research on asteroseismology using space missions and ground data.
• Develop software tools for analysis and merging of large multi-dimensional data sets.
• Publish research findings in high-impact journals and present at conferences.
• Mentor graduate and Honours students and collaborate with the team.

Skills

Data analysis

Stellar modelling

Independent research

Academic writing

Conference presentations

Education

PhD in Astrophysics

Job description

UNSW is seeking a postdoctoral researcher in astrophysics to advance asteroseismology research using Kepler/K2/TESS/Gaia data. You will develop software tools to analyse large multi-dimensional time-series datasets and publish findings in leading journals.

The role includes mentoring graduate and honours students, presenting at conferences, and collaborating across disciplines within UNSW's astrophysics group.